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Your dream property is a shipping container away…
Written for novice and experienced DIY enthusiasts, this is an A-to-Z guide to ensure your success in turning a plain shipping container into a beautiful home.
In Shipping Container Homes Guide For Beginners, you'll discover:
And so much more!
With over 300 million freight containers sitting empty at ports around the world, you have a rare opportunity to turn a large metal box into your seventh heaven.
Your...
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"Trading Seas: Lessons from Ancient Greece" embarks on a captivating exploration of the lesser-known but invaluable trading and shipbuilding lessons from ancient Greek civilization. Delving into the lives of remarkable shipbuilders and traders, the book illuminates the ingenious strategies that propelled the ancient Greeks' economy, examining the cultural impact and enduring lessons for modern society. From their advanced naval tactics to the artistry...
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"Discover the blueprint for a sustainable maritime industry in this groundbreaking book. From innovative ship designs to international regulations and market opportunities, it provides a roadmap for reducing environmental impact while maximizing economic benefits. Packed with real-world case studies and best practices, this essential guide is a must-have for industry professionals and policymakers alike. Join the movement towards a greener and more...
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The Islamic Golden Age: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores the advancements made by the Islamic civilization in shipping and trading during the 8th to 14th centuries. The book highlights the development of shipbuilding techniques, navigation methods, and fair trade practices, offering valuable lessons for contemporary business and economic growth.
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Embark on a captivating journey through time and place as you delve into the pages of Jade Eye: My Shipping Years in COSCO Shanghai (1968-1987). Li, a Chinese sailor, offers a candid and unfiltered glimpse into his married life, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking cities of Wuxi and Shanghai, China. Through Li's seafaring adventures, this compelling narrative unravels the profound transformations China underwent from 1968 to 1987, providing...
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Introducing "Shipping Container Homes: A Guide to Building Your Own Container Home"-Your Ultimate Blueprint for Constructing the Sustainable Home of Your Dreams!
Are you ready to break free from the traditional housing market and embrace an eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile living space? Look no further! "Shipping Container Homes: A Guide to Building Your Own Container Home" has everything you need to transform a humble shipping...
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"Phoenicians - Masters of the Sea: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores the remarkable maritime and trading prowess of the Phoenician civilization. This book delves into their innovative shipbuilding techniques, navigational skills, and extensive trade networks. It highlights the Phoenicians' impact on global commerce and their enduring legacy as masters of the sea. Avaluable source of inspiration for modern-day entrepreneurs and business...
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"Winner of the 2007 Anderson Medal, Society for Nautical Research" "Winner of the 2007 Bronze Medal in Finance/Investment/Economics, Independent Publisher Book Awards" "Shortlisted for the 2006 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year" "Honorable Mention for the 2006 John Lyman Book Award, Science and Technology category, North American Society for Ocean History" "One of Financial Times (FT.com) Best Business Books of 2013 (chosen by...
9) Passive Income - Blogging - e-commerce -stock market -cryptocurrency- drop shipping - network mar
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ncome that comes from your online passive income-generating assets is simply one of the most powerful ways to escape the nine-to-five. Live a life of financial freedom and independence, free from the shackles of the office cubicle.
But it's far from easy, and the furthest thing from a get-rich-quick scheme. The good news is that once it's set up, it generates income year after year with little maintenance from your end. You get to literally watch...
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The United Kingdom comprises thousands of islands and for many centuries transport between the main islands and the outlying communities has required reliable shipping routes, both long and short-haul, for commerce, trade and travel. Ferries have become an essential means of transport for many outlying populations and down the years routes have continually changed and been adapted to meet the requirements of the period. This remains so today, with...
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So many of us are looking to reinvent ourselves and how we live. For some adventurous souls, that means pulling up anchor and setting sail on the high seas. For others it means choosing to live on water instead of dry land. Whether your dream is a floating home in a groundbreaking eco-development in Amsterdam, a converted shipping container in the UK or a compact cabin in an idyllic watery setting in Brazil, a life on the water awaits.
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"When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain "neutral" countries were all too willing to assist them. By the end of January 1945, it was clear to Germany that the war was lost. The Third Reich was in free fall, and its leaders, apart from those clustered around Hitler in his Berlin bunker, sought to abscond before they were besieged. But they wanted to take their wealth with them. Their escape routes were diverse:...
13) Black wolf
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"Antonia Scott has an unusually gifted mind, able to see what others miss, able to solve the crimes that baffle all others. The only thing she fears is herself. Antonia is the lynchpin of the Red Queen project, created to work behind the scenes to solve the most devious and dangerous crimes. But she is unwilling to move past the last case, convinced it's related to a personal tragedy, until a series of deadly events pulls her back in. In southern...
14) Diva
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"New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer of all time and one of the richest men in the world. In the glittering and ruthlessly competitive world of opera,Maria Callas was known simply as la divina: the divine one. With her glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty, she was the toast of the grandest opera houses in the world....
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SAMURAI WOLF: Isao Natsuyagi stars as Kiba, a charismatic ronin who wanders into a small town and ends up ensnared in a local conflict that's more than meets the eye. After dispatching a pair of highway criminals seen robbing a courier wagon, Kiba agrees to assist a beautiful blind woman who runs the local shipping company. SAMURAI WOLF 2: HELL CUT: Charismatic ronin Kiba returns, once again entangled in a complex web of intrigue, involving a crooked...
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At 11:34 a.m. one Saturday in August 2019, Boyd Halverson strode into Community National Bank in Northern California.
“How much is on hand, would you say?” he asked the teller. “I’ll want it all.”
“You’re robbing me?”
He revealed a Temptation .38 Special.
The teller, a diminutive redhead named Angie Bing, collected eighty-one thousand dollars.
Boyd stuffed the cash into a paper grocery bag.
“I’m sorry about this,” he said,...
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After a decade of captaining diplomatic voyages for Frobisher Shipping alongside covert missions for the Crown, Captain Robert Frobisher decides that establishing a home-with hearth and wife-should be his next challenge. But an unexpected mission intervenes. Although Robert sees himself as a conservative businessman-cum-diplomat and this mission is far from his usual sphere, it nevertheless falls within the scope of his abilities. As matters are urgent,...
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